Buns, buns, buns… Who hasn’t done them? I mean really, who hasn’t? There was a time in my life when I literally lived in this style. This is a style that can go from relaxing on the couch to party glamour. Believe me, it’s like an LBD (little black dress), it never lets you down! Tone it up or tone it down and you can look good in any situation. Now there are […]
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Wow, it’s not really a shocker! We expect that when two races come together the hair is bound come out different. The reality is, from my experience in my family, anything can happen. Mixed race hair is not a guarantee of straighter or less “kinkier” hair, I’ve seen surprising things. I like to say that “Hair is Hair” and that we should focus not on the differences and on comparing, but on having […]
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Due to increasing consumer knowledge of product ingredients, cleansing conditioners and shampoos with natural ingredients are the way to go to clean our hair now. Despite being a supporter of this approach, I find I need a good hair cleanser to clean my scalp and hair of all the sweat, butters and oils. Like me, there is probably a lot of people who think alike, so why not opt for sulphate free shampoos to have […]
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For me, versatility is one the main benefits of having natural hair. Going natural doesn’t necessarily mean having to abdicate straightening your hair, the great thing about it is that you don’t have to. Reaching out for the flat iron can break the monotony of twists outs, buns and braids, plus it’s a great way to check up on your hair length, especially when you experience extreme shrinkage. However, our fragile hair is […]
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Taking good care of our natural hair is not just about moisture, regular deep conditioning, trimming or avoiding a particular damaging practice. If you’re doing these already, you’re doing great and are on your way to healthy hair. However, taking care of our hair from the inside is just as important as from the outside. Having a balanced diet directly affects your hair, so it’s important you learn to eat your […]
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Are you a product junkie? Are you unable to resist the latest sale items or the newest product on the market? Does indulging on a shopping spree for natural hair products feel like a relaxing therapy session? Do you spend more money on hair products than you care to admit? If you said yes to all of these then you might have a problem. However, not all is bad there are a few […]
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Are you a little mixologist in the kitchen when it comes to making your own natural hair products? Or not so much? I know the sound of D.I.Y can make some of you run to the nearest hair product supply shop, but be aware that knowing a few basic steps can be a life saver when you run out of product or even to improve the ones you already have. I don’t […]
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Proteins in hair care was a subject I had little or no education about before transitioning to natural hair. I knew people did homemade hair treatments with egg because they were supposed to benefit our hair but I never knew why. In fact, buying a moisturising or reconstructive deep conditioner was the same to me. I know we are all very educated on how much our hair needs water, but how educated are we […]
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